# The Police (Scotland) Regulations 2004, Regulation 45: Issue of uniform and equipment


(1) Constables of the rank of superintendent and below shall be entitled to receive the uniform and equipment that they need free of charge and in a clean and serviceable condition from the police authority. The police authority shall determine the extent of this need.
(2) Uniform and equipment may, if the police authority so determine, be issued as required to a constable above the rank of superintendent.
(3) Unless the police authority and member otherwise agree, such uniform and equipment remains the property of the police authority and shall be returned when the member leaves the force.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2004/257/regulation/45 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-scotland-regulations-2004/regulation-45
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